Domestic Violence: Mumbai Court Enhances Compensation From ₹5 Lakh To ₹1 Crore After Noting Husband's Family Is 'Crorepati'

Noting that the husband and his family are 'crorepatis' a sessions court in Mumbai recently enhanced compensation to a woman, who was abused, humiliated and subjected to domestic violence for 20 years, from Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 1 crore. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Ansari said the amount of Rs 5 lakhs as compensation awarded by a Magistrate Court was 'meagre.'"It is clear that the husband has...

Victims Of Offences Can File Appeal Against Acquittal u/s 372 CrPC Even If They Aren't Complainants: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that "victim" of an offence has the right to file an appeal against the acquittal of the accused as per the proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (corresponding to Section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita), irrespective of whether they are the complainant or not.In other words, even if the victims themselves have not filed the...

Complainant In S.138 NI Act Case Can File Appeal Against Acquittal As 'Victim' Under S.372 Proviso CrPC : Supreme Court

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that a complainant in a cheque dishonour case for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is a "victim" within the meaning of Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure [Section 2(y) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita], who can file an appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 of the...

CJI BR Gavai Welcomes BCI's Decision On Foreign Lawyers' Entry, Says It'll Improve Indian Arbitration Ecosystem

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai hailed the recent decision taken by the Bar Council of India to allow foreign lawyers and law firms to handle non-litigious matters and international commercial arbitration in India, saying that it will improve the overall quality of Indian arbitration ecosystem.CJI said that this decision is "going to positively affect the resolution of international...

Ten People Look At Us And Shout, Which Voice Do We Catch? Supreme Court Expresses Discontent Over Out Of Turn Submissions By Lawyers

The Supreme Court today (June 5) expressed displeasure over the trend of out-of-turn submissions made by counsels during the hearing of matters.The Court verbally opined that such a practice does more damage to the client's case than any good. The bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice SVN Bhatti was hearing a criminal Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the order of the...

Woman Lawyer Approaches Supreme Court Alleging Sexual Assault & Harassment By Gurugram Police Officials; Hearing Tomorrow

A woman advocate has approached the Supreme Court claiming that she was sexually assaulted and beaten by officials of a Gurugram police station when she went there alongwith her client in connection with a matrimonial case.The matter was listed today before a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and AG Masih, which asked Senior Advocate Priya Hingorani (appearing for the woman advocate)...

Bengaluru Stampede | Live Updates From Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court will hear pleas relating to the stampede that occurred outside Chinnaswamy stadium at Bengaluru while celebrating Royal Challenger Bangalore's 2025 IPL victory on June 4. The Karnataka government has ordered a Magisterial Inquiry into the matter.Hearing is before a bench of Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi.Follow this page for live updates:...

BREAKING | Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail To Law Student Sharmistha Panoli In Offensive Video Case

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (June 5) granted interim bail to law student Sharmishta Panoli in her plea seeking urgent relief after she was arrested for posting an allegedly offensive video targeting Muslims in light of Operation Sindoor. At the earlier hearing, the court had denied interim bail to Panoli and advised her that freedom of speech doesn't mean that she could hurt...

Protection Officers, Free Legal Aid: Supreme Court Issues Directions To States, UTs For Effective Implementation Of Domestic Violence Act

The Supreme Court has recently issued directions to all States and Union Territories to appoint Protection Officers, publicise the scheme of the Domestic Violence Act 2005, create shelter homes and legal aid for distressed women at the grassroots level. The bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice SC Sharma was hearing a plea by 'We The Women of India', a non-governmental organisation, for...

Four Things CJI BR Gavai Would Change In The Indian Arbitration Regime If He Were Given A Magical Wand

CJI BR Gavai recently expressed how he would make 4 major changes in the present Arbitration Regime in India, if he were given a magical 'wand'. The CJI was speaking at the LCIA International Arbitration Symposium in London. On being asked, "If you could wave a wand and change one thing about arbitration practice in India today, what would it be?" The CJI focused his reply on 4 major aspects...

'We're Going To Be Very Harsh': Supreme Court Tells Karnataka MLA, Grants One Day To File Material Against Bail Cancellation

The Supreme Court today declined to grant a week's time to Karnataka MLA and former Minister Vinay Kulkarni to bring on record certain documents against Karnataka government's plea for cancellation of his bail in BJP worker Yogesh Gowda's murder case over allegations of witness-tampering."It shall be open for the respondents to place on record any document either during the course of the day...

Pakistani National Stated To Be Residing In Goa Since 2016 On Long Term Visa Approaches Supreme Court

A Pakistani national stated to be residing in Goa on long term visa since 2016 has approached the Supreme Court.The matter was mentioned today before a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma.During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner referred to the notification issued by the Union government after the Pahalgam terror attack, as per which visas issued to Pakistani...